South African Theatre, 320 Pretorius St: 012 392 4000:
Opera:
Bizet’s Carmen, by Opera Africa with Opera Erfurt and the JPO and conductor James Marvel. March 18 to 26.
Drama:
Vettie! Vettie! Comedy with Casper de Vries, Karen Wessels and Johan Botha, March 22 to April 10. 8pm. R170 at Computicket.
Momentum:
My Children! My Africa! by Athol Fugard, directed by Innocent Msiza, starring Moagi Modise, Mkhuseli Mxakatho and Carly Bailey. Ends March 20. R40 (adults), R30 (students and pensioners) at Computicket.
Arena:
DET Boys High, written and directed by Smal Ndaba and Phyllis Klotz. Friday to March 27, Tuesdays to Friday at noon, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. R40 adults, R30 students and pensioners at Computicket.
Rendezvous: for info call Lindelwa Mahlabe at 012 392 4258/9:
Tshwane Comedy Fiesta: Chris Mapane, Malcolm Ferreira, Judy Jake and Chris Forrest. Saturday.
Rock Nights: Voodoo Child. 8pm. March 17. R60 at Computicket, R80 at the door.
Jazz and African Music Nights: Paul Hanmer and Luz Legoka. March 18 at 8pm. R80 at Computicket, R100 at the door.
Brooklyn Theatre, cnr 13th and Thomas Edison sts, Menlo Park, 012 460 6033/0861 Melody or Computicket.
Dis Opera – Die Konsert, in collaboration with RSG, presented by Wouter de Wet with singers Magdalene Minnaar, Antoinette Olivier, Kathy Neuland, Righard Linde and others, with Salon Ensemble providing music. Tomorrow, Friday and Sunday at 8pm. R150 to R170.
Hou Jou Rokkies Bymekaar. Music, words and poetry with Robert Brooks and Gisela de Villiers. March 16 at 8pm.
Brel & Piaf: Paryse Tweesang with Herman van den Berg and Jolette Odendaal. March 18 and 19 at 8pm, March 20 at 3pm and March 21 at 11am. R140 to R160 at Computicket or as above.
Centurion Theatre, 123 Amcor Rd, Lyttelton Manor: 012 664 7859:
Shows start at 8pm, booking as above.
Alles Pas with Gerrie Pretorius, R100. March 10; Hier en Nou with Stef Bos, R150, Friday and Saturday; Relationshit, dance and music production, March 17 (book with Dominique at 072 341 0751).
Pierneef Theatre, cnr Pierneef and Mogg aves, Villieria: 012 329 0709:
Man/Mannin with Carel Trichardt and Petru Wessels. Stories/poems about the life of a man and a woman. Tomorrow at 10am; Thys die Bosveldklong on Thursday at 7pm; Suneida with Johan Kelber and Nathan Smith on Friday at 7pm; Emile Minnie on Sunday at 3pm; Pierneef Theatre’s eighth birthday with Mathys Roets on March 23 at 7pm.
Children’s theatre: Liewe Heksie, March 19 at 10am and 2pm. Tickets at door.
West End Theatre, Gate 2, Tshwabac Showgrounds, Soutter St, Pretoria West, 012 327 8155:
Thumbelina. March 14 to 19, in association with TUT. R30 kids, R35 adults, includes free popcorn and photo with the characters. Contact Leorna at 012 327 8155 or 076 261 0318.
Morula Casino and Hotel, Mabopane, 012 799 0084 or 082 234 5679:
Lethabong:
Comedy Night with Monna Tiya on Wednesdays in March, 9.30pm to 11pm. Free.
Karaoke with Lorenzo Jooste from 8.30pm to midnight. Free every Thursday in March.
Poetry and jazz with Ngwanyana Morolong. Fridays in March, 9pm to midnight. Free entry.
Movie M, Afro Jazz sounds, Saturdays in March, 9pm to midnight. Free entry.
Jazz with Ben “the Boss” Maitsapo. Sundays in March, 3pm to 7pm. Free.
Razoo’s Entertainment Bar:
Mojo Madness, with Adele on Fridays at 9pm, 10pm and 11.30pm until the end of April. Free entry.
Afro-pop with cover songs from Mickey and Lynette on Saturday. Free entry.
Afro-pop with Lorenzo Jooste on March 19 and 26. Free entry.
Sun City Superbowl: 014 557 1404
André Rieu’s Live Tour to South Africa. March 18, 19, and 20. R450 to R1 050 at Computicket.
Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Gauteng Province has choreographic workshops. Noon to 5.30pm on Saturday at Rhu Hlatshwayo Community Centre in Daveyton and March 19 at Ekangala Community Centre in Kungwini, Tshwane. There will be free entry to Gauteng’s Motjeko Dance Festivals 2011. The workshops are to educate groups about dance and give information about the industry of dance and opportunities thereof. For info contact Evh’a Nteso, Gauteng Dance Manyano, at 072 1590 016 or 011 492 3335, orevhan.pro@dance manyano.co.za.
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l Send a fax to 012 328 7166 or e-mail [email protected]. Details of new shows appear on Tuesdays. The deadline for inclusion is noon on the Friday preceding publication.